The BaGua And Other Stories
The BaGua And Other Stories

Author: Leenna Naidoo

Publisher: Learning To Surf Publishing

Published: 2019-04-29

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1370159870

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From mad scientists to familiar aliens, to Irish gods who only go on Halloween dates, and the odd dragon making an unexpected appearance, they’re all here in this collection of micro-, flash- and short-fiction. Meet the shape-shifters and the scientists who just may be able take some tails too far. There’s the depressed love-lorn lady who meets a surfer-dude of note, and the cookbook writer hosting the Dark Man of Erskine. Have a beer with the geologist who knows their unalienable right, while you try to spot Medusa, if you can. And if it’s all too much, let the ELFs save you, or find your most cost-effective way to Mars. This collection of Leenna’s short fiction includes works both previously published, and never-before seen. There’s something for the holidays, the dreary days and those strange days too.

Baguazhang
Baguazhang

Author: Phillip Starr

Publisher: Blue Snake Books

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1623175798

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A comprehensive guide to the fundamentals, sequences, and applications of Baguazhang. Baguazhang is unquestionably one of the most esoteric disciplines in martial arts. Based on the eight trigrams (bagua) of the Yi Jing, it emphasizes the importance of maneuverability, evasion, and change to deflect an aggressor's attacks. Unlike martial arts systems that employ overt punches, kicks, and grappling techniques, most of the bodily weapons of the baguazhang arsenal are well concealed, agile, and smooth. Utilizing deceptive forms of footwork and body shifting, the principles and techniques in this book will help readers develop a firm foundation and build a critical skill set for this unique martial art. Longtime martial arts practitioner and author Phillip Starr introduces readers to the basics of baguazhang, showing how the movements of this widely misunderstood art can be practically applied in self-defense. Readers will learn: • Key baguazhang principles • Footholds • Basic stepping techniques, walking exercises, and postures • Proper alignments • "Mother palms," or basic exercises critical to the development of the "bagua body" Ideal for newcomers to baguazhang, this introduction elucidates the two foundational Single Change and Double Change Palms and offers a refresher for advanced practitioners looking to further explore applications for movements they already know.

Baguazhang
Baguazhang

Author: Erle Montaigue

Publisher: Paladin Press

Published: 1999-07-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581600377

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Closely related to taijiquan, baguazhang is one of the three great internal arts and, like its counterparts, can be used to kill as well as to heal. Hidden within it is a series of brutal, relentless strikes applied quickly and mercilessly to the very deadly dim-mak points of the body. In this book, Erle Montaigue first introduces the original circular form, complete with photos of each posture and its practical application. Next he presents the linear or fighting form to teach the secrets of extracting an endless array of combat applications from this complex art. If you appreciate the dual healing and martial qualities of dim-mak and other internal arts, this book will be an invaluable addition to your training library. For academic study only.

Bagua Linked Palms
Bagua Linked Palms

Author: Wang Shujin

Publisher: Blue Snake Books

Published: 2009-06-02

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1583942645

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Master Wang Shujin (1904—1981) was one of the world’s foremost exponents of Chinese internal martial arts, with legendary expertise in the disciplines of Bagua Zhang, Taiji Quan, and Xingyi Quan. This book offers a lucid translation of Master Wang’s seminal work on Bagua Zhang and includes expanded instruction by co-translator and noted Bagua Zhang expert Kent Howard. It also introduces readers to a rarely seen personal side of Wang Shujin, who was not only a fighter but also a teacher and spiritual leader. Bagua Linked Palms includes a wealth of additional information useful to the practitioner of internal martial arts, including the story of Bagua Zhang’s development, the connection between the Bagua and the I Ching, and step-by-step instruction in the eight “changes” of Bagua Linked Palms, the first form in Master Wang’s style of Bagua Zhang. This comprehensive, richly annotated text makes it a must-have addition to every serious martial arts library.

Ba Gua Zhang a Historical Analysis
Ba Gua Zhang a Historical Analysis

Author: Ben Hill Bey

Publisher: Ben Hill Bey

Published: 2010-05-11

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0557466792

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Did Dong Hai Chuan Create The Martial Art of Ba Gua Zhang? Did he base the system on the Ancient I-Jing? Is there any connection to the I-Jing? These and other questions are examined from a compilation of historic legends and facts. Also, an overview of the necessities of Ba Gua Zhang and Internal development. Also included are Various sets from the school of Cheng Ting Hua: Da Jian set Rooster Knives set 72 Kicks set Gao Yi Sheng's Pre and post Heaven sets A large variety of applications from the various Cheng schools

Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life
Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life

Author: Karen Rauch Carter

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2000-01-06

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0684866048

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Applying the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui to modern life, the author reveals how carefully arranging items in the home can lead to remarkable results in love, career, and personal happiness.

Introduction to Baguazhang
Introduction to Baguazhang

Author: Kent Howard

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2021-07-27

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1623171040

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This clear, step-by-step guide to the fundamentals of Bagua Zhang lays out the principles, practices, and underlying philosophy of this cerebral and sophisticated Chinese internal martial art. Leading readers from the most basic precepts of Bagua Zhang practice to advanced techniques, Kent Howard draws on his deep understanding of the art and his decades of teaching to set students on a path toward mastery. While Bagua Zhang is often perceived as a complex martial art that is difficult to learn, Howard breaks it down into clear and easily absorbed principles and exercises that beginners can master and incorporate into higher levels of practice at their own pace. Numerous easy-to-follow photographs illustrate core practices such as circle-walking, post standing, and palm changes, as well as foundandational techniques of posture and alignment, fluid motion, generating whole-body power, absorbing and redirecting energy, striking while in motion, and much more. In addition to providing a solid foundation for a lifetime practice, Bagua Zhang Fundamentals also offers more advanced practitioners valuable tips on how to increase their knowledge and understanding of this multifaceted martial art.

Curiosity Finds A Way
Curiosity Finds A Way

Author: Leenna Naidoo

Publisher: Learning To Surf Publishing

Published: 2020-09-21

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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A variety of flash and short-fiction from fantasy to science-fiction to contemporary romance to suit your mood, breaks and commutes. Here you’ll find the loquacious detective trying to shake off the god of lurve, a sister or two out for revenge, a trio of sweet lovers with a touch of magic, and a good old-fashioned whirlwind romance on a modern tour of Scotland. Not forgetting some contemporary inspiring peeks and a reminder that the human touch, with a healthy dose of curiosity, can’t ever be replicated. These stories are all curated from the author’s blog, patron-feed and stories that she loves but just can’t find a home elsewhere. Other short story collections by this author: I Find Myself Charmed and The Bagua And Other Stories.

Walpole Were
Walpole Were

Author: Leenna Naidoo

Publisher: Learning To Surf Publishing

Published: 2019-04-29

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 137020857X

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Sighting: Possible Canid. Likely a werewolf Location: Walpole, Western Australia Status: Developing—tracking and research When Stacy hires a cabin at in the quiet Walpole forest, the last creature she expects to meet is a wolf. Now he’s got evil designs on her, but he hasn’t counted on the locals’ personal interest in matters. Shy forester, Ash, just wants to meet the beautiful new renter in the forest cabin and research that strange spoor he’s spotted. Events take a dangerous turn when the tracks turn out to be a werewolf’s, and the renter a cryptozoologist. Ash will have to think fast to keep the peace in his beloved forest, and win his lady love

Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua
Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua

Author: Lu Shengli

Publisher: Blue Snake Books

Published: 2006-02-09

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9781583941454

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The combat techniques of Tai Ji, Ba Gua, and Xing Yi were forbidden during China's Cultural Revolution, but the teachings of grandmaster Wang Pei Shing have survived. This comprehensive guide, written by one of his students, selects core movements from each practice and gives the student powerful tools to recognize the unique strategies and skills, and to develop a deeper understanding, of each style. It contains complete instructions for a 16-posture form to gain mastery of combat techniques. The book helps practitioners achieve a new level of practice, where deeply ingrained skills are brought forth in a more fluid, intuitive, and fast-paced fashion.